Senior Finance Analyst

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Senior Financial Analyst supporting financial health and cost saving identification at GXO. Engaging in budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial analysis.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, prepare and update spreadsheets/cost models in Excel to support resource planning, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis
Prepare monthly reporting package comparing actual financials vs. budgets for internal management review
Investigate cost variances; work closely with business unit stakeholders to identify root causes of larger variances and opportunities to reduce costs
Identify, measure and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other operational and financial metrics
Perform impromptu budgetary investigations as required
Seek continuous improvement opportunities in reports and processes to improve content and streamline production and distribution
Troubleshoot reporting issues and data anomalies
Design reports that are concise, well organized, professional in appearance and easy to modify and distribute

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
2 years of experience in audit, accounting or FP&A
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, or related field (it’d be great if you also have)
4 years of related experience including budgeting and forecasting (it’d be great if you also have)
Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications (it’d be great if you also have)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information appropriate for intended audience (it’d be great if you also have)
Strong ability to develop insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of the results; able to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations (it’d be great if you also have)
Self-motivated work style; able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment (it’d be great if you also have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
life insurance
disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

Excelbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial reportingKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)data analysiscost modelingreport designfinancial metrics

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingself-motivatedteamworkattention to detailorganizational skillscontinuous improvementpresentation skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreerelated work experiencemilitary experience